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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.74, 190.08 and 58.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.74, 190.08 and 58.28 is: 87.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.74 : 190.08 = 58.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.74/190.08 = 58.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.74x = 190.08 × 58.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.74x = 11,078.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,078.34/126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.41

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